Ends (2023)

Developer: GroveDG
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You walk through a surreal, deserted suburb at night, tension building as the environment warps and unseen forces close in, making each journey feel both mundane and dread-filled.

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What players say

Players walk home at night while managing a phone full of surveys to stay alive, but the game's cheap deaths from random cars and monsters frustrate many. Bugs like the screen going completely dark, the phone breaking, and a pause menu that doesn't pause are common complaints. The game is short, around an hour.

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